
Leadership for Smooth Patient Flow: Improved Outcomes, Improved Service, Improved Bottom Line
Kirk Jensen, MD Carol Haraden, PhD Thom A. Mayer, MD, FACHE Shari J. Welch, MD
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Book Description
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This book provides the inspiration, information, and ideas you need to lead patient flow improvement efforts at your organization. You will learn from the successes and failures of the authors—healthcare leaders who have played pivotal roles in patient flow improvement projects. The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of patient flow and providing a solid business case for pursuing improvement efforts. It uses real-life examples to explain common patient flow theories and improvement methods.
The heart of the book focuses on the practical information and leadership techniques you can use to foster change and remove the barriers to smooth patient flow.
You will learn how to:
The book also explores what healthcare institutions can learn from other service organizations including Disney, Ritz-Carlton, and Starbucks. It discusses how to adapt their successful demand management and customer service techniques to the healthcare environment.
What Readers Are Saying
—Donald M. Berwick, MD, President and CEO, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (from the foreword)